ai4bharat/Pralekha huggingface dataset:
|
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
|
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 197.61 Cr
Over 3.66 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 1,04,555
18,819 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.55%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 3.72%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 197.61 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,57,19,005 sessions.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 3.66 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
|
|
Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
|
|
HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
1,04,08,940
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
1,00,65,670
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
56,98,268
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
1,84,23,903
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
1,76,26,198
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
1,02,61,333
|
|
Age Group 12-14 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
3,66,66,548
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
2,34,21,049
|
|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
6,04,32,621
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
4,87,75,997
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
55,82,52,205
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
50,13,99,508
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
29,16,874
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
20,34,46,086
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
19,34,61,532
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
25,54,148
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
12,72,58,069
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
12,08,35,500
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
2,42,87,105
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
4,57,17,728
|
|
Total
|
|
1,97,61,91,554
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 1,04,555. Active cases now constitute 0.24% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.55%. 13,827 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,28,22,493.
18,819 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 4,52,430 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 86.23 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 3.72% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 4.16%.
NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog to Launch Second Edition of Export Preparedness Index
NITI Aayog, in collaboration with the Institute of Competitiveness, will release the second edition of the Export Preparedness Index  2021 on 25 March.
The index will be released by NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Dr Rajiv Kumar in the presence of NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant and Shri B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, Secretary, Department of Commerce, Government of India. Chief Secretaries of States/UTs and ACS/Principal Secretaries–Industry will join virtually.
The release of the second edition of the index—the first was launched in August 2020—demonstrates the Government’s continued commitment towards promoting competitive federalism wherein each state can identify their export opportunities and challenges and subsequently establish context-specific strategies for ensuring a conducive export ecosystem.
The Export Preparedness Index ranks all States and Union Territories  on the basis of their export readiness and performance. EPI 2021 is based on four main pillars: policy; business ecosystem; export ecosystem; and export performance.
The index can be used by States and UTs to benchmark their performance against their peers and analyze the potential challenges to develop better policy mechanisms to foster export-led growth at the subnational level.
Ministry of Defence
PSU Status of BEML
The Government had given ‘in-principle’ approval for strategic disinvestment of BEML Ltd. to the extent of 26% out of the Government shareholding of 54.03% with transfer of management control to strategic buyer. Thereafter, Transaction Advisor, Legal Advisor and Asset Valuer were appointed by the Government as per the procedure and mechanism laid down for this purpose. The Expression of Interest & Preliminary Information Memorandum document have been prepared by the appointed Advisors and submitted to the Government.
Some organisations have made certain representations against the aforesaid disinvestment proposal of BEML Ltd. However, disinvestments through strategic sale are considered based on recommendations of NITI Aayog after taking into consideration, all aspects of the matter.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik in a written reply to Shri S Muniswamy in Lok Sabha today.
ABB/Nampi/DK/Savvy/MTJ/ADA
(
Prime Minister's Office
PM’s remarks on 80th birthday celebration of Sri Ganapaty Sachchidananda Swamy Ji
“Use of science for nature and amalgamation of technology with spirituality is the soul of dynamic India”
“Today the world is looking at our startups as its future. Our industry and our 'Make in India' are turning out to be ray of hope for global growth”
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressed the 80th birthday celebration of Sri Ganapaty Sachchidananda Swamy Ji via a video message today. The Prime Minister greeted Sri Ganapaty Sachchidananda Swamy Ji and his followers on this auspicious occasion. Shri Modi also noted the dedication of ‘Hanumat Dwar’ entrance arch by the saints and special guests.
Quoting scriptures, the Prime Minister said that life of Sri Ganapaty Sachchidananda Swamy Ji his a living example of the fact that saints emerge for the welfare of humanity and their life is intertwined with the social upliftment and human welfare. The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction that at Datta Peetham modernity is also nurtured along with spirituality. He cited grand Hanuman temple with 3D mapping and light and sound show and bird park with modern management in this regard. The Prime Minister noted that apart from being a great centre of study of the Vedas, Datta Peetham is undertaking impactful innovation for using music for health purposes. “This use of science for nature, this amalgamation of technology with spirituality is the soul of dynamic India. I am happy that with the efforts of saints like Swamiji, today the youth of the country are getting acquainted with the power of their traditions and taking them forward.”, said Shri Modi
In the context of the auspicious occasion falling during the period of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Prime Minister recalled the teaching of the saints for considering universal before self. He said “ with the mantra of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas’, the country is calling for collective pledges. Today the country is preserving its antiquity and also promoting it, and, at the same time, giving strength to its innovation and modernity.” The Prime Minister continued “today the identity of India is Yoga as well as youth. Today the world is looking at our startups as its future. Our industry and our 'Make in India' is turning out to be a ray of hope for global growth. We have to work towards achieving these resolutions. And I would like our spiritual centers to be centers of inspiration in this direction as well.”
Noting their work in the preservation for nature and service of birds, the Prime Minister requested Datta Peetham to work for water and river conservation. He also asked for their contribution in the campaign for 75 Amrit Sarovars in every districts. The Prime Minister lauded their contribution in the Swachh Bharat Mission.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh launches DefExpo 2020 website
Discounts for early booking of space by exhibitors
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh launched the website of 11th edition of DefEXpo, to be held in Lucknow from 05 - 08 February, 2020, here today. The website, www.defexpo.gov.in, provides online services to exhibitors, besides hosting informative content about the product profile of DPSUs and Ordnance Factories.
The website enables exhibitors to register and book space online as per their requirements on first-come-first-serve basis, make online payments, book conference halls and venues for Business-to-Business  meetings. Exhibitors can avail early bird discounts by booking space on the website before October 31, 2019.
Trade visitors will be able to buy their tickets on the website for visiting the show during business days i.e. 05 - 07 February, 2020. Entry for general public will be free on February 08, 2020. However, general visitors are required to pre-register on the website and they would be sent e-tickets on their registered email ids. Exhibitors and visitors will be able to send their queries using ‘Contact us’ menu on the website.
Media persons may also register online at the website for the coverage of DefExpo2020.
ABB/Nampi/DK/Savvy/MTJ/ADA/Anand
(Visitor Counter : 684
AYUSH
Ministry of Ayush all set for Special Campaign 3.0, set forth the targets to reduce pendency
Ministry of Ayush is all set to de-clutter and improve upon the working space across national institutes, organisations, research councils, subordinate organizations etc., and its’ own premises as per the Special Campaign 3.0  initiative. Ministry has successfully identified targets for the special campaign and all efforts are underway to achieve the targets in a time bound, coordinated way, and the targets set forth will have clear requisite visibility.
The Campaign 3.0 preparation began from 15th September 2023 to identify targets to be taken up for cleaning during the campaign period. The Main campaign started from October 2 during which special focus will be given to achieve space management and enhancement of workplace experience in offices. The campaign 3.0 is the latest step to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and address concerns.
During the Preparatory phase of Special Campaign 3.0, the targets were all set to reduce the pendency and dispose of all within the campaign duration. As identified by Ministry of Ayush, so far the pendency stands as following; references from MP’s is 30, Parliamentary Assurance 17, Public grievances 72, PMO references 3, Public grievance 21, Management of files 305. The Ministry targets to dispose of all these pendency’s during the Special Campaign 3.0.
Ministry has inspected all the identified cleanliness sites in the office premises and directed all the senior officers to put their best efforts to achieve the target during the campaign period. Daily progress is being monitored by a dedicated team.
As a part of Swacchata Hi Seva campaign, the Ayush Ministry’s cleanliness drive was observed across India, and various activities were taken up. The Institutes, organisations, councils took up cleaning of their premises, neighborhood, public places like bus stands, parks, herbal gardens, and even lakes, ponds etc. Senior officials and Ayush fraternity cleaned Ayush Bhawan and respective neighborhood as a part of the drive.
As in the Swacchata campaign, the Ministry of Ayush has also requested various states/ UTs, research councils, national institutes, subordinate organisations, and other statutory bodies to observe related activities. It is pertinent to note here that earlier efforts in disposal of pending matters have resulted in remarkable achievements, and Ministry is able to improve upon the overall ranking.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
EPFO Goa to Organize Pension Adalat on April 10, 2023
Goa, 6 April 2023
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation , Goa, will hold a Pension Adalat on April 10, 2023, at the Conference Hall, Regional Office, EPFO Goa, Patto, Panaji. The Pension Adalat is a monthly grievance redressal forum for the members and pensioners of EPFO Goa, designed to provide them with prompt redressal of their pension-related issues.
As per the established practice, the Pension Adalat will be held on the 10th of every month or the next working day if the 10th is a holiday. The event will commence at 11 AM on April 10, 2023
The members and pensioners who wish to attend the Pension Adalat may register their grievances via email on the EPFiGMS portal at https://epfigms.gov.in/Grievance/GrievanceMaster by April 9, 2023. The registration process will ensure that the grievances received are processed in a timely and effective manner, providing maximum benefits to the pensioners.
EPFO Goa has taken this initiative to address the grievances of its members and pensioners and to streamline the pension disbursal process. The organization is committed to providing prompt and efficient redressal of grievances and seeks to ensure the timely disbursement of pensions to its members and pensioners.PIB Panaji | Gautam SK/S.Thakur/D.Rane
Follow us on social media:@PIBMumbai /PIBMumbai /pibmumbai pibmumbai[at]gmail[dot]com /PIBMumbai /pibmumbai
(Visitor Counter : 278
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tribute to Indian revolutionary Chandra Shekhar Azad on his birth anniversary
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tribute to Indian revolutionary Chandra Shekhar Azad, on his birth anniversary.
“भारत माता के वीर सपूत चंद्रशेखर आजाद को उनकी जयंती पर मेरी विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि। वे एक निर्भीक और दृढ़ निश्चयी क्रांतिकारी थे, जिन्होंने देश की आजादी के लिए अपने जीवन की आहुति दे दी। उनकी वीरता की गाथा देशवासियों के लिए प्रेरणा का एक स्रोत है।”,
Ministry of Power
Cyclone ‘Biparjoy’: Union Power Minister reviews the preparations for power supply and quick restoration arrangements for coastal areas in Gujarat and Rajasthan
Emergency Restoration System  along with necessary men and material to be stationed at strategic locations
POWERGRID sets up 24X7 control rooms at Manesar and Vadodara; National Load Despatch Centre  continuously monitoring grid supply in these States for taking timely actions
Shri R.K. Singh, Union Power Minister today held a meeting with senior officers of Ministry of Power, Central Electricity Authority , Grid Controller of India and PGCIL for reviewing the preparations for maintenance of power supply in coastal areas of Gujarat and Rajasthan which are likely to be affected by Cyclone ‘Biparjoy‘. He also discussed various necessary arrangements with Power Minister of Gujarat on phone. Union Power Minister gave strict instructions to all concerned to continuously monitor the situation and take all necessary steps for maintaining the stable grid supply to the States likely to be affected and also make arrangements for Emergency Restoration System  along with necessary men and material to be stationed at the strategic locations so that restoration works can be taken up without any delay. Shri R.K. Singh also instructed PGCIL to extend all possible support and assistance to Gujarat Power Department for restoration of State Transmission Lines and distribution network.
POWERGRID is closely monitoring the weather conditions and its transmission system regularly and 24X7 control rooms have been set up at Manesar and Vadodara.
Following precautionary measures as per CEA’s ‘Crisis Management plan for power sector’ and POWERGRID’s “Crisis and Disaster Management Plan” have been taken up:-
- Availability of ERS towers along with ERS trained manpower at strategic locations,
- Availability of Fitters along with vehicle and T&P,
- Availability of spared for transmission line and sub-station,
- DG sets, dewatering pumps, diesel for vehicle, Emergency lights, transformer oil etc.
- Special patrolling of transmission lines in the vicinity of coastal areas, and
- Tie up for Hydra, Cranes and gas cutter
The National Load Despatch Centre  is continuously monitoring grid supply in these States for monitoring variations in load or generation and to take timely action to ensure stable operation of the Grid and also for alternative supply through other transmission lines in the best possible manner. NLDC has also identified the power generating stations, transmission lines and sub-stations which might get affected and has already prepared a detailed contingency plan to deal with every likely situation.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Apeda organises virtual buyer seller meet for boosting mango exports to South Korea;
India shipped consignment of 2.5 MTs of Geographical Indication  certified mangoes to South Korea
In a bid to increase mangoes exports to South Korea, APEDA in collaboration with Indian embassy, Seoul and Indian Chamber of Commerce in Korea , organised a Virtual Buyer Seller Meet .
Senior officials from APEDA, Embassy of India, ICCK, exporters from India and importers from South Korea participated in the VBSM organised yesterday.
Due to the ongoing Covid19 pandemic, the export promotion programmes were not possible to be organized physically. APEDA took a lead to organize Virtual BSM to provide a platform to the exporters and importers of mangoes from India and South Korea.
Earlier this month, for the first time in this season, India has shipped a consignment of 2.5 Metric Tonne  of Geographical Indication  certified Banganapalli & other variety Survarnarekha mangoes sourced from farmers in Krishna & Chittor districts of Andhra Pradesh
The mangoes exported to South Korea, were treated, cleaned & shipped from the APEDA assisted and registered packhouse & vapor heat treatment facility at Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh and exported by IFFCO Kisan SEZ .
This was the first export consignment sent by IKSEZ, which is a subsidiary of IFFCO, a multi-state cooperative with a membership of 36,000 societies. There is possibility of more exports of mangoes to South Korea this season. IFFCO Kisan SEZ has an agreement with Meejaim, South Korea for supplying 66 MTs of mango this season. Andhra Pradesh horticulture department also collaborated in this endeavour.
The mangoes to South Korea were processed at A P Agros Integrated Packhouse & VHT System, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh and the unit is financially assisted by APEDA for facilitating the fresh fruits and vegetable exports from the region.
Nearly 400 MTs of fresh fruits & vegetables has been exported from the pack house. It caters to the southern states for export of horticulture produce for export to European Union and non-EU countries. In the current season, 30 MTs of mangoes have been exported to EU, UK Ireland, middle east countries, etc.
Mango in India is also referred as ‘king of fruits’ and referred as Kalpavriksha  in ancient scriptures. While most of the states in India have mango plantations, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka have major share in total production of the fruit.
Alphonso, Kesar, Totapuri and Banganpalli are leading export varieties from India. Mango exports primarily take place in three forms: fresh mango, mango pulp, and mango slice.
Mangoes are processed by the APEDA registered packhouse facilities and then exported to various regions and countries including middle east, European Union, USA, Japan and South Korea.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
Alkesh Kumar Sharma assumes charge as new Secretary for Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology
Alkesh Kumar Sharma assumed charge as Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology  here today. He is an Indian Administrative Services Officer of 1990 batch, from Kerala cadre.
Shri Alkesh Kumar Sharma has earlier served as Additional Secretary and Secretary in the Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India. In addition to other responsibilities given to him, Sharma was looking after the cabinet proposals of all infrastructure, economic, finance, industry, Agriculture and allied ministries of the Central Government.
Sharma worked as Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Limited   from October 2015 to September 2019. He was also CEO of National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust . The Industrial Corridors are being developed by the Government of India as global manufacturing and investment destinations by setting up investment regions supported by the world-class infrastructure and enabling policy framework. He was also member of the Task Force on Programme/Project management set up by NITI Aayog, Govt. of India.
As Joint Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India for three years , he handled matters relating to National Highways Planning, land acquisition, forest and environment clearances, review and monitoring of National Highways Projects, coordination with Railways, Defence and other agencies and all matters related to toll and toll policy on the national highways. He was also Chairman of the Indian Highways Management Company Ltd. and implemented FASTAG system of toll collection.
Sharma worked with the United Nations Development Programme  for three years as National Project Director, Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation.
In the State of Kerala, he worked as the Managing Director of Kochi Metro Rail Ltd., Kochi and Additional Chief Secretary  & Industries from September 2019 to March 2021, where he monitored the implementation of mega infrastructure projects like Semi-High Speed Rail, Airport, Ports, Smart Cities, Multi-modal Transport Hub, Waste to Energy Projects, Kochi-Bangalore Industrial Corridor and Development of Industrial Townships and Integrated Smart Manufacturing Clusters in Kerala.
Sharma also worked as the Managing Director of Kerala Tourism Development Corporation; Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation; Kerala Minerals and Metals Limited; Malabar Cement Limited and Kerala State Electronics Development Corporation. He also worked as Director, Kerala Tourism and as Secretary, Industries and Investment Promotion in Government of Kerala.
Sharma played a key role in branding and promoting Kerala Tourism as ‘God’s Own Country’ during his two tenures spanning over seven years, in Kerala.
Ministry of Heavy Industries
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs announces the proposal for bringing out Battery Swapping Policy and inter-operability standards
Private sector will be encouraged to develop sustainable and innovative business models for ‘Battery or Energy as a Service’
The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Union Budget 2022-23 in Parliament today highlighted the constraint of space in urban areas for setting up charging stations at scale and announced the proposal of bringing out Battery Swapping Policy and inter-operability standards. “The private sector will be encouraged to develop sustainable and innovative business models for ‘Battery or Energy as a Service ”, the Minister noted. She also said that this will improve efficiency in the EV ecosystem.
The Finance Minister also stated that We will promote a shift to use of public transport in urban areas. This will be complemented by clean tech and governance solutions, special mobility zones with zero fossil-fuel policy, and EV vehicles, She added.
On the Production Linked Incentive Scheme, Smt Sitharaman said, “The Productivity Linked Incentive in 14 sectors for achieving the vision of AtmaNirbhar Bharat has received excellent response, with potential to create 60 lakh new jobs, and an additional production of ` 30 lakh crore during next 5 years’’.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Pradhan Mantri PVTG Development Mission
The mission is aimed at improving socio-economic condition of particularly tribal Group C
For implementing targeted schemes for socially and economically backward Scheduled tribes, Government in Budget 2023-24 has made announcement of Pradhan Mantri PVTG Development Mission. The mission is aimed to improve socio-economic conditions of the particularly vulnerable tribal groups  by saturating PVTG families and habitations with basic facilities such as safe housing, clean drinking water and sanitation, improved access to education, health and nutrition, road and telecom connectivity, and sustainable livelihood opportunities. The mission envisages availability of Rs.15,000 crore from the Development Action Plan for the Scheduled Tribes, for activities to be undertaken in the next three years under the Mission.
This information was given by Minister of State for Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Shri A. Narayanaswamy in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.